Uccello, Paolo

A past President of the Canicattinese Men's society, Paul was born in Canicattini in 1943. He emigrated to the USA in 1962 and has lived here ever since. He has been a tailor all of his life, at first working for department stores and then opening up hin own tailor shops. His wife worked primarily at Colt Manufacturing: they have two children and one grandchild.

Paolo's father lead an interesting life and was well known in Canicattini. He served in the navy from 1936 to 1949. For three years he was held as prisoner of war by the Germans after his capture in the Island of Crete!

In 1950 he emigrated to Venezuela but came back after one year there. He would get involved in politics and served as Vice Mayor and Secretary of Sports for Canicattini. He eventually became Director of the local Union office where he helped many with various documentation needs. He died in 1984.

Mid 1950's u cumpari of Pasquale Mangiafico first Communion

Same "boys" today

1958, I Sarti O Paisi

1961, Sartoria Millo

Paolo and his wife in Palermo prior to obtaining the visas for America.